Depends
on the number of kids to some extent, but I’d echo the need to have at least
one to focus on robot and one to focus on research. Getting a parent or two to
help, even if (s)he is only there to help the kids focus, is also a good
strategy.
The
Capital Girls had at least two coaches each year. The first year I co-coached
with a semi-experienced coach and another newbie; in subsequent years, I had
Martha Cosgrove as my co-coach. Besides being an excellent coach, she’s also an
elementary teacher, and so was used to herding cats.
Surely
at least ONE of the other parents has some technical expertise? I’d recommend
reaching out to the parents and asking for help, as others have suggested.
--
Phil Smith III
Virginia State Judge Advisor, 2007, 2008, 2009
Judge Advisor, Northern Virginia Regional tournaments, 2007,
2008, 2009
Division 1 Judge Advisor, Virginia State tournament, 2006
Coach, The Capital Girls, Oak Hill (retired)
Team 1900 (2002)
Team 2497 (2003)
Team 2355 (2004)
Team 1945 (2005)
From: First Lego League
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Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:02 PM
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Subject: [VADCFLL-L] number of coaches for your team
Hi
everyone, just wondering how many adults and or mentors your team has. I
am coaching solo and feel overwhelmed at managing all the kids. Any
ideas? As soon as I start helping a few on a task the others start
running around. I don't want to be a policeman all the time but am
wondering how to keep the others busy. thanks. The kids range from
10 to 13 years old.